Advanced manufacturing technology
A K Shrivastava
6 points * 26 lecture hours, 13 laboratory hours * First or second semester * Caulfield
Overview of current CIM (computer-integrated manufacturing) technology. Introduction to computer-aided drafting and design (CADD) modelling techniques - solid modelling, surface modelling and wire frame modelling. Selection of hardware and software: CAD - software with emphasis on PC-based systems (AutoCAD, CADDSMAN). CAD - philosophy, programming details and applications examples. Computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) - introduction, elements of CAM system (CNC, DNC and AC), NC part programming, CAM packages, CAD/CAM interface; conventional cutting devices, machining centres, turning centres, profile cutters; programming details and applications examples; introdution to robotic devices, components and applications of robots, programming and applications examples, task-oriented programming.
Assessment
Examinations: 4 hours * Practical work/Laboratory work: 100%
Prescribed texts
Groover M P and Zimmer E Z Computer-aided design of manufacturing Prentice-Hall, 1991
Hardeski M F CAD/CAM techniques Reston, 1986
Sharon D and others Robotics and automated manufacturing Pitman, 1987
Shrivastava A K Introduction to AutoCAD Monash U, 1992
Shrivastava A K Advanced AutoCAD Monash U, 1992
Shrivastava A K and others CAD/CAM with a management perspective Monash U, 1992